Dating Intentionally

Talia Koren
  • 4.8 (70)
  • Relationships
  • Updated Biweekly

No outdated rules. Just honest, thoughtful advice to help you get what you're after in your dating life, and have fun along the way. Dating Intentionally will help you navigate modern dating with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Whether you're dating after a big break up, trying to avoid past mistakes, or just tired of swiping aimlessly, this show will guide you to make decisions that align with your values while actually enjoying the dating process. Hosted by Talia Koren, this show dives into real, practical strategies to help you attract the right matches, build connection, and move toward your dream relationship. Talia shares advice based on her real-life experience of going on 150ish dates with over 60 people in under a year until she met her husband (on Hinge)! You'll hear no-nonsense advice from her and guest experts, therapists, and authors to implement into your dating life today.

  1. 1d ago

    272. “Am I Overreacting or Are They Just Not Interested?” (Dating Dilemmas)

    We have five new dating dilemmas! I'm answering listener questions about uneven effort, intense early connections, addiction recovery, confusing endings, and relationships that move way too fast. I get into... What it means when you're always the one initiating datesHow to tell the difference between interest and investmentWhy we ignore red flags when we're excited about someoneThe mistake people make after noticing a shift in someone's behaviorWhether it's too risky to date someone in addiction recoveryIf sending a "close the loop" text is actually worth itWhat to do when a new relationship is moving at lightning speedWhy trying to decode someone's feelings often keeps you stuck If you've ever found yourself wondering, "am I overreacting?" or spending more time analyzing someone's behavior than evaluating whether the relationship is working for you, this episode is for you. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Free dating FAQ guide: datingintentionally.com/gift Close the loop text templates on IG THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Quince: Get 10% off and 365-day returns at quince.com/talia CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    27 min
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    1d ago

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    2 min

  3. 3d ago

    Love Island Lessons: Falling For Potential & Empty Promises (Week 2)

    What can we learn about dating from Love Island? Turns out - a lot. I'm watching Love Island USA Season 8 to pull real-life dating takeaways from the villa. This week (episodes 5-9), I'm getting into early dating expectations, knowing your needs, and how important it is to let someone show you who they are. Actions speak louder than words every time. I also talk about how people pleasing can be harmful and why it's GOOD that secure relationships feel boring. So much to unpack here. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Quince: Get 10% off and 365-day returns at quince.com/talia CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    13 min

  4. 5d ago

    271. How to Attract a Securely Attached Partner w/ Dr. Amir Levine

    Have you read or heard of the book Attached? I'm chatting with Dr. Amir Levine, psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author of Secure and co-author of Attached, a book that has indefinitely changed my life. In this episode, we break down exactly how to attract and spot a securely attached person in early dating, and how to build more security in your life (whether you're in a relationship or not). At the end, we tackle a dating dilemma from a listener who flew across the country for a guy who then changed his mind. You'll learn... All about Dr. Levine's CARP and SIMI frameworksWhy CARP should be your new non-negotiable dating standardHow to do a "CARP intervention" early without it feeling like a big emotional conversationWhy a secure relationship is supposed to feel boringThe strategy for distancing yourself from someone who isn't meeting your standardsWhy most of us already have secure people in our lives and keep ignoring themHow your attachment style can be totally different with different people (yes, even your pet) MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Secure by Dr. Amir Levine Dr. Levine's website: amirlevinemd.com Attachment Quiz Dr. Levine's Masterclass: The Science Of Connection THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS Quince: Get 10% off and 365-day returns at quince.com/talia CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    54 min

  5. Jun 9

    270. How to Nail a First Date From Confirming to Saying Goodbye (throwback)

    In this episode, I'm walking you through everything you need to nail a first date, from confirming the time and getting in the right mindset to navigating the conversation, handling the check, and knowing whether to go in for the kiss. This episode originally aired in January 2024/ At the end, I tackle a new dating dilemma about a woman who's dating a guy who didn't acknowledge her birthday. You'll learn... Six mindset tips for a first dateMy fave low-pressure first date questionsWhat to do when your date isn't pulling their weightWho pays for the first date?Why you should NEVER plan date two on date one MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 90+ questions to ask your date! My dating "rules" episode Anti-Ghost text templates Relationship Needs Masterclass - June 22 & 29 THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Quince: Get 10% off and 365-day returns at quince.com/talia CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min

  6. Jun 7

    Love Island Lessons: Being Chosen, Anxiety Meltdowns & Multidating (Week 1)

    I’m Talia, host of Dating Intentionally, and I’m kicking off a six-week “Love Island Lessons” series alongside Love Island USA Season 8 (spoilers for episodes 1–4) to pull real-life dating takeaways from the villa. Tune in to hear me break down five key lessons about early dating we learned this week in the villa: why trying to be chosen keeps you stuck, how jumping to conclusions pushes people away and tips for navigating a dating culture where multi-dating is the norm. I'm sharing my biggest gripe about first interactions on the show, which can teach us how to have better first dates. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Quince: Get 10% off and 365-day returns at quince.com/talia CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    16 min

  7. Jun 5

    269. Finding Love in Your 30s After 6 Years of Dating w/ Rachel Saslaw

    I'm chatting with my best friend Rachel Saslaw, founder of Storytell NYC. She talks about how she spent six years actively dating before landing a committed relationship with an amazing match in an unexpected way. We're discussing everything from why she refused to subscribe to the "men suck" mentality to using dating as a training ground for self-discovery to the "flirting with life" energy that shifted everything. At the end, we tackle a dating dilemma about a guy who went quiet right before a planned first date, then resurfaced at the last minute with a long explanation. YOU'LL LEARN... Why hating men won't help you date men (same goes for men dating women!)How to set a "minimum viable goal" for dating when your calendar is packedWhy the most aligned version of you is the one who attracts the right personHow to give a new person a blank slate after you've been burnedThe case for grieving your single years and not racing past themWhy low-barrier first dates (the coffee walk) beat the high-stakes dinner MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE The book we'll never shut up about, The Artist's WayStoryTell - a live storytelling event in NYC THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Quince: Get 10% off and 365-day returns at quince.com/talia CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    48 min

  8. Jun 2

    268. 3 Signs You're About To Commit To The Wrong Person

    In this episode, I'm breaking down the 3 core mistakes that lead people to commit to the wrong person. It's not a broken picker or a shortage of good people out there. I'm covering why dating for potential keeps you stuck, what happens when you don't know or can't communicate your non-negotiable needs, and why ignoring your gut (which is quieter than anxiety) almost always backfires. I share my own stories from past relationships, what these mistakes actually look like in real time, and what to focus on instead, so you can choose someone you don't have to abandon yourself to keep. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Download my free dating guides (texting, reflections, FAQ) Relationship Needs Masterclass How To Leave Your Situationship THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS Quince: Get 10% off and 365-day returns at quince.com/talia CONNECT WITH ME: ⁠Slide into my DMs on IG @dating.intentionally MORE FREE ADVICE & CONTENT ⁠Get more dating advice from me on YouTube⁠ SUPPORT THE POD ⁠Rate on Apple See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    31 min
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No outdated rules. Just honest, thoughtful advice to help you get what you're after in your dating life, and have fun along the way. Dating Intentionally will help you navigate modern dating with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Whether you're dating after a big break up, trying to avoid past mistakes, or just tired of swiping aimlessly, this show will guide you to make decisions that align with your values while actually enjoying the dating process. Hosted by Talia Koren, this show dives into real, practical strategies to help you attract the right matches, build connection, and move toward your dream relationship. Talia shares advice based on her real-life experience of going on 150ish dates with over 60 people in under a year until she met her husband (on Hinge)! You'll hear no-nonsense advice from her and guest experts, therapists, and authors to implement into your dating life today.

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  • Creator
    Talia Koren
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    283
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Dating Intentionally

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